Recommended Books For Beginners In Astronomy



For someone just starting out in astronomy it can sometimes seem to be a bit of a minefield. A good starting point is a book on astronomy, but even then there are a host of books to choose from.

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Best Book For Beginners In Astronomy

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Astronomy Hacks 
Astronomy Hacks: Tips and Tools for Observing the Night Sky Why use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld …

Norton's Star Atlas Not rated yet
The most famous guide to the stars is now the most accessible! Generations of amateur astronomers have called it simply Norton's: the most famous star …

Telescope Power Not rated yet
Surfing the web this week I came across a paperback on Amazon 'Telescope Power' by Gregory L. Matloff. It was designed to challenge and motivate young …

Wonders Of The Solar System Not rated yet
This is the product description of Wonders of the Solar System by Brian Cox. Having already seen the television series and purchasing the popular 'Wonders …

The Sky Is Your Laboratory Not rated yet
The vast majority of topics covered in 'The Sky Is Your Laboratory' are probably beyond those that an occasional amateur astronomer may want to engage …

Wonders of the Universe Not rated yet
This is the product description of Wonders of the Universe by Brian Cox. Having seen the television series and being suitably impressed by the simplicity …

An "Out Of This World" Book  Not rated yet
I am a Home Hospital teacher working with special needs children. This book was worth the wait (3 weeks for delivery). It is full of interesting facts, …

Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide  Not rated yet
Discover the wonders of the night sky with this best selling astronomy guide For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds …

The 100 Best Astrophotography Targets Not rated yet
A Monthly Guide for CCD Imaging with Amateur Telescopes This book saves me a lot of time in trying to figure out what to image on any given night. As …

NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe Not rated yet
This is probably the most significant guide book you'll ever need to get rolling. This book sets out to answer lots of questions that will inevitably …

A Field Guide to Stars and Planets  Not rated yet
If I had to choose a small number of books to take with me into exile on some deserted island somewhere, this would definitely be one of them (and offhand …

Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe Not rated yet
This book is really good for a first timer and you will not require any knowledge of astronomy in advance. The average person with a basic education …

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